Resistance Band Seated Leg Curl
Description
The resistance band seated leg curl mimics a seated leg curl machine by sitting on a chair, anchoring a band to a point in front, and looping it around one or both ankles. You curl your heels back under the chair against the band tension, isolating the hamstrings.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Resistance Band Seated Leg Curl Instructions
- Anchor a resistance band to a low point in front of you.
- Sit on a chair. Loop the band around both ankles.
- Move the chair back until the band is taut with legs extended forward.
- Curl both heels back under the chair by bending at the knees.
- Squeeze your hamstrings at the fully flexed position.
- Slowly extend forward back to start.
- Keep your upper body still throughout.
- Use a thicker band for more resistance. Aim for 12 to 20 reps.
Resistance Band Seated Leg Curl Form & Visual
Resistance Band Seated Leg Curl Benefits
- Mimics the seated leg curl machine at home
- Isolates the hamstrings in a seated position
- Constant band tension throughout
- Highly portable
- Easy to scale
- Useful for hamstring rehab or activation
Resistance Band Seated Leg Curl Muscles Worked
- Hamstrings (all three heads)
- Gastrocnemius (secondary)
Resistance Band Seated Leg Curl Variations & Alternatives
- Resistance Band Leg Curl (lying)
- Lever Seated Leg Curl
- Band Lying Leg Curl
- Standing Band Hamstring Curl
- Nordic Hamstring Curl
